Mans body discovered in kildare

An investigation is underway after the body of a man was discovered in Co Kildare this afternoon.

It's believed the body is that of a man in his 20s. Gardai said the man's body was discovered in a field at Cornamucklagh, Broadford shortly before 3.30pm.

The body remains at the scene which is being preserved for a Garda Technical Examination.

State Pathologist Professor Marie Cassidy has been notified and is due to arrive at the scene.